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Karan Aujla
Chart Beat“At Peace” earned him his second top 10 entry, and remains on the chart at No. 79 this week. It followed last year’s “Wavy,” which peaked at No. 7. In May, his track “Courtside” swooped in on the charts, peaking at No. 28. Two months prior, Aulja and Ikky teamed up with OneRepublic and Disha Patani for “Tell Me,” which debuted at No. 54.
Karan Aujla Continues His Billboard Canadian Hot 100 Hot Streak With New Single ‘Gabhru!’
The Punjabi-Canadian singer's upcoming album P-Pop Culture is looking like it could be a big one. Plus, B.C. country singer Morgan Griffiths makes his debut on the chart with "Bourbon."
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Karan Aujla is continuing his chart hot streak.
The Punjabi-Canadian star's track “Gabhru!” with frequent collaborator Ikky arrives at No. 8 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, dated August 16.
Aujla announced his new album, P-Pop Culture, in Montreal on July 27, then released “Gabhru!” a few days later — kicking off his new era. The lead single, which translates to “badass young man,” boasts a hard-hitting beat and a gritty, distorted guitar-heavy beat courtesy of Ikky. The track highlights Aujla’s journey from humble beginnings to significant success, while staying true to his Punjabi identity.
Since the release of “Gabhru!” at the beginning of August, the music video has racked up more than 40 million views. His videos are burning up YouTube. Aulja and Ikky's previous video, “At Peace,” racked up five million views in its first day and has now amassed 46 million views.
Aulja is no stranger to the Canadian Hot 100.advertisement
If the trend continues, P-Pop Culture could be a major hit for Aujla.
Canadian country singer Morgan Griffiths squeaks onto the chart this week at No. 99 with “Bourbon.” It’s a classic-themed lovelorn tune about drowning your sorrows in a bottle. Since its release four months ago, the track has been an airplay chart success on Canada Country, sitting at No. 4 last week, and now makes its Canadian Hot 100 debut.
The B.C.-based singer grew up in a musical family hailing from Newfoundland, and has developed a strong presence for the independently released song. Despite “Bourbon” being his third (and only) single, it’s clear Griffiths has big things ahead.
Songs by Canadian artists are climbing this week. Tate McRae’s “Sports Car” rises 26-23, while fellow Justin Bieber climbs four spots to No. 34 with “Yukon.” Drake’s “Nokia” rises 46-44, and the Josh Ross & Akon team-up “Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)” climbs 75-69. “Check” from bbno$ rises 84-78 while Alexander Stewart’s “His Problem Instead” continues to climb, hitting No. 89 after nearly leaving the chart last week.
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At the top of the Canadian Hot 100, Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” coasts for 18th week at No. 1. Meanwhile, “Golden,” from the KPop Demon Hunters, hits No. 2, bumping Bieber’s “Daises” down to No. 3.
On the Billboard Canadian Albums chart, Morgan Wallen sits in the No. 1 spot with I’m The Problem. Both the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack and Justin Bieber’s Swag maintain their positions at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively.
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